THE HUNGER GAMES

THE HUNGER GAMES

Its not something kids in Somalia play -- It's a book.

Written by Suzanne Collins (same writers/book club as Stephanie Meyers (Twilight))

To give you a synopsis of the book, let me use an example. Think what would have happened after the Civil War if the United States wanted to teach the Confederates a lesson about rebellion so each year they would take two children from each Confederate State, put them into an arena full of weapons and watch it until only one child is left.

That would describe the world that Suzanne Collins has created in The Hunger Games. Except hers takes place in a dystopian future.

But wait! Some of you must be thinking, "How come I see so many girls reading and talking about this science fiction, war based futuristic novel?" It does not add up. I am pretty sure that most girls dislike killing children, science fiction or anything that combines the two. So why this book?

It is simple. Apparently the Phoenix, Arizona writers book club came up with one simple and universally poignant formula for writing books -- one girl, two guys and don't worry about the girls character, just make sure to create a guy that is sympathetic, unconditionally loving, caring, loyal, extremely good looking and if possible they can turn into precious jewels.

I'll tell you what, in Hunger Games, it worked.

Katniss, the stoic girl caught between two perfect men (sound familiar?) is chosen to represent her district in the Hunger Games.

To be played by: Jennifer Love Hewitt or Claire Danes

Her lovers include:

Gale: A boy she sneaks away to pick flowers, hunt rabbits and fondly think of better days.

To be played by Orlando Bloom or Jonathan Taylor Thomas.

Peeta: The boy chosen to join her in the Hunger Games. The boy who has always loved Katniss, forever and ever, even if she chose Gale he would die for her. He is gifted at Baking and Icing Cakes. And kissing. (I am still waiting for his character to turn into diamonds.)

To be played by Mark Wahlburg or Mark Ruffalo.

Spoiler Alert!!!!

There are currently three books in the Hunger Games Series, the third is in publication right now. Suzanne is teaming up with another authoress to complete a fourth book which will bind together two separate series. If you haven't guessed which one I will tell you right now -

TWILIGHT!!

The two, Stephanie Meyers and Suzanne Collins are teaming up to merge the two together, it will be incredible. Since it is still being written I will offer the following commercial tagline:

"Two Girls . . . Four Perfect Men . . . Let the Fantasy Begin."

Big things are happening in the world of fantasy and female writing and I would recommend reading The Hunger Games book series.

For optimal reading: Ice cream, bubble bath and an arm rest.

Book Wine Pairing: A frothy unoaked Sauvignon Blanc, $76.00